used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys were not wanted at this conference, and so withdrew to the library in Jack’s home.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
continuingadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːɪŋ/
remaining in force or being carried on without letup
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
the act of departing
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The boys were not wanted at this conference, and so withdrew to the library in Jack’s home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading The boys were not wanted at this conference, and so withdrew to the library in Jack’s home.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
a room where books are kept
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Here the four held a discussion fully as animated as that going on next door.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
and nothing more
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
outsidersnounUS /aʊtˈsaɪdərz/
plural of “outsider” — someone who is excluded from or is not a member of a group
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
with speed
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
Rover'snounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
possessive form of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
RoversnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
plural of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The boys were not wanted at this conference, and so withdrew to the library in Jack’s home.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boys were not wanted at this conference, and so withdrew to the library in Jack’s home.
thrashedverbUS /θræʃt/
past form of “thrash” — give a thrashing to; beat hard
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
male cat
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The boys were not wanted at this conference, and so withdrew to the library in Jack’s home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading REAL FRIENDS The conference in Tom Rover’s library lasted until well past midnight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were present not only the Rovers, but a number of other business men, and all sorts of plans for continuing business at the offices in Wall Street were thrashed out.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
at the time that
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading The boys were not wanted at this conference, and so withdrew to the library in Jack’s home.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Several of the outsiders were liberal with their advice, but when it came to real assistance Dick Rover and his brothers quickly realized that they would have to depend almost entirely on themselves for whatever was done.
